The Immune System – News and Features

Duke researchers found variances in two major traits when they compared gene regulation in chimps, humans and rhesus macaques.

VGX is conducting the studies in combination with its CELLECTRA™ electroporation device and the studies will provide pre-clinical safety data for both the product candidates.

MIT scientists and colleagues have found a way to create in the lab large amounts of cancer stem cells, or cells that can initiate tumors.

DomaniCell to provide service to collect and store stem cells and immune system cells for adults while they are healthy and younger, for potential future use.

Scientists have engineered the first fully automated lab on a chip that can be programmed to probe cells brushed from the mouth for a common sign of oral cancer.

Researchers have used magnetic fields to direct the nanoparticles into arterial muscle cells, where the binded DNA segments could have a therapeutic effect.

The agreement provides Abraxis with the exclusive property rights for technologies designed to generate therapeutics and identify new drug discovery targets.

DNA analysis finds they were the world's first human embryonic stem cells derived from eggs alone.

A UK team of scientists believe that a type of cell found in the eye has been found to be very important in regenerating the retina in zebrafish and restoring vision.

A newly identified gene may hold the promise of guiding future research into therapies for multiple sclerosis.